Philo review 2026
Philo Inc. · philo.com
Philo keeps the bill low by leaving out the expensive channels: no ESPN, no locals, no news. What remains is the entertainment and lifestyle tier of cable, AMC, Hallmark, HGTV, Discovery and MTV, for $25 a month with an unlimited one-year DVR. For a household that pairs it with an antenna for locals, it is the cheapest legal cable replacement.
Plans and prices
| Plan | Monthly price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | $25 /month | 70+ pay-TV channels plus free channels |
| Bundle+ | $33 /month | adds premium content |
Prices and plans read from the official pricing page on 2026-10-12. They change often: confirm on the operator site before subscribing.
Key facts
Main channels
Sports rights
- None (no ESPN, no regional sports networks)
Supported devices
Strengths
- Lowest price of any paid live-TV bundle
- Unlimited DVR kept for a full year
- Three streams with a 7-day trial
Weaknesses
- No sports, local or news channels
- No 4K
- Channel count is small next to the full bundles
Verdict
Best for entertainment-only viewers who get local channels from an antenna and never watch live sports.
Plans and prices
Head-to-head comparisons
Frequently asked questions
How much does Philo cost per month?
Essential: $25, Bundle+: $33. Figures read on the date at the top of the page; promotional first-month prices usually end automatically.
Does Philo have a free trial?
7 days. Trials are tied to new accounts and a payment method, and the operator can withdraw or change them at any time.
How many devices can stream Philo at the same time?
3 simultaneous streams. Recording: Unlimited, saved 1 year.
Which devices support Philo?
Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Samsung TVs, iOS / Android, Web. Smart-TV apps are the easiest route; a streaming stick is the fallback for older sets.
Is there a contract with Philo?
None. Where an annual or 24-month option exists it lowers the monthly price but removes the right to cancel early.
Is Philo legal IPTV?
Yes. Philo is operated by Philo Inc. with licences for every channel it carries, unlike the unlicensed subscriptions that share the IPTV label.